Directions: Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, You need to rearrange the sentences so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful paragraph. A. When I was preparing for my final exams, I decided to study only one subject at a time. B. I noticed that I could learn something way faster if I immersed myself in it for a few days. C. Real success happens when we focus on one thing at a time. D. Most of my peers studied multiple subjects a day. E. And I only moved on to the next when I fully grasped the material.
Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
A
Paragraph Order: Identifying the Second Sentence
The task is to arrange the given five sentences—A, B, C, D, and E—into a coherent paragraph and determine which sentence comes second in the correct sequence. We need to analyze the logical flow and connections between the sentences.
Sentence Links: Analyzing Connections
To find the correct order, let's examine how the sentences relate to each other:
- Sentence A: Introduces a personal strategy used during exam preparation ("study only one subject at a time").
- Sentence B: Shares a personal observation about learning speed through immersion ("learn something way faster if I immersed myself"). This likely explains the benefit of the strategy in A.
- Sentence C: Presents a general principle about success and focus ("Real success happens when we focus on one thing at a time"). This could serve as an introductory statement.
- Sentence D: Contrasts the speaker's method with peers' methods ("Most of my peers studied multiple subjects a day"). This comparison likely follows the speaker's strategy.
- Sentence E: Elaborates on the speaker's strategy in A, using "And" ("And I only moved on to the next..."). It details the implementation of studying one subject at a time.
Rearrangement Logic: Step-by-Step Method
Let's construct the paragraph step-by-step:
- 1st Sentence: Sentence C is a suitable starting point as it states a general principle: "Real success happens when we focus on one thing at a time." This sets the main theme.
- 2nd Sentence: Sentence A follows logically, providing a specific personal example that supports the principle in C: "When I was preparing for my final exams, I decided to study only one subject at a time." This connects the general idea to a concrete situation.
- 3rd Sentence: Sentence D introduces a contrast to the speaker's method mentioned in A: "Most of my peers studied multiple subjects a day." This comparison highlights the speaker's unique approach.
- 4th Sentence: Sentence E elaborates on the implementation of the method described in A: "And I only moved on to the next when I fully grasped the material." The use of "And" clearly links it to sentence A.
- 5th Sentence: Sentence B concludes the paragraph by explaining the underlying reason or benefit observed from this method: "I noticed that I could learn something way faster if I immersed myself in it for a few days." This summarizes the effectiveness of the focused approach.
Therefore, the most logical sequence is C-A-D-E-B.
Second Sentence Confirmation
Based on the established logical order (C, A, D, E, B), the second sentence in the rearranged paragraph is Sentence A.
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